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Internship & Co-op

As part of our Work Integrated Learning programming, Internships & Co-ops provide you with opportunities to apply academic knowledge to practical experiences in the workplace, translate classroom learning to real-world settings, develop professional skills, and explore career options.

Co-ops and Internships are 4- to 16-month work terms. You are employed in settings which provide work experience directly related to your Academic Program and career objectives.

How Does Participating in Internships & Co-op benefit you?

You will engage in real life learning experiences

You will have the opportunity to apply classroom learning in the workplace

You can sample a career path

You will experience workplace culture

You can develop interpersonal and team skills

You can identify contacts and references for future job searching

Internship & Co-op programs are available in over 45 undergraduate and graduate programs at Western. Click on the topics below to learn more about these programs.